Clarified Banana Juice Concentrate

Clarified banana juice concentrate is made from bananas. The juice is extracted from the fruit, then clarified to remove solids and impurities. Finally, it is concentrated by removing water, resulting in a more intense flavor and sweetness.

Manufacturers use clarified banana juice concentrate primarily as a natural sweetener and flavor enhancer. It adds a distinct banana taste and sweetness to products. It is often found in fruit juices, nectars, fruit drinks, and frozen fruit and juice concentrates.

Clarified banana juice concentrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a natural source of sugars, and like other fruit-derived ingredients, provides some vitamins and minerals. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated many fruit-derived ingredients, but specific evaluations for this particular concentrate are not widely publicized. At typical consumption levels found in foods, it is not associated with adverse health effects.